Declining rural-to-urban migration in India boosts rural populations but strains food prices and wages.

A report by Systematix Institutional Equities reveals a decline in rural-to-urban migration in India, leading to higher rural populations and increased food demand. This shift has resulted in more people working in agriculture, rising food prices, and stagnant rural wages, especially among women. The report calls for policies that support both rural and urban areas to boost economic growth and reverse this trend.

December 31, 2024
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